A container in the shape of a right circular cylinder is 1/2 full of water. If the volume of water in the container is 36 cubic inches and the height of the container is 9 inches, what is the diameter of the base of the cylinder, in inches?
A 16/9pai
B 4/根号pai
C 12/根号pai
D 根号2/pai
E 4倍根号2/pai